The horse industry is worth around $122 billion in the United States. Around 31% of US households have a horse enthusiast, and with about 7.2 million horses, there’s a strong demand for riding, training, and boarding facilities, breeding operations, and other types of horse farms. If you love being around horses, you may be interested […]

Once you’ve “put your work out in the world,” it’s technically a business as soon as it’s monetized! Whether that’s starting up your homesteading blog, opening a barn, or selling your creative work, even if it feels like a hobby, it becomes a business anytime money starts changing hands. Businesses must use contracts to protect themselves, and […]

Here in Oklahoma, we experience some scarily powerful storms. Thunder and lightning, tornadoes and hail, we see it all.  And while we can cozy up inside and wait these storms out, our horses are not so lucky. So, what should you do with horses during a storm? What are the best ways to keep horses safe […]

As your equine business grows, you could quickly find yourself needing some extra help to keep up with day-to-day operations. Below you will find helpful tips you can use when hiring for your horse farm. Hiring for your horse farm legally is critical for your equine business, both from a tax and legal standpoint. Hiring […]

Colic is one of every horse owner’s nightmares, but it’s something that every horse owner will experience at some point. That’s why horse owners need to know the basics of dealing with colic in horses. I first learned about colic when I was about 8 years old, and my beloved Shetland pony mistook a trailer full […]

Equine law tips for letting your friend’s horse share a ride in your trailer and letting a friend trailer your horse. Do you haul horses for friends? Or does someone trailer your horse for you? Here are 3 equine law tips you need to know for horse trailer ride shares. Call me biased, but horse […]

If you own a horse, do you really need to have equine liability insurance?  This is a contested question in the equestrian world, and today we’re breaking down: What types of equine insurance are available?  Why is equine insurance important? Misconceptions about equine insurance As a horse owner, should you have equine insurance? What are […]

And other legal tips to protect your land! If you have farm animals on your homestead, farmette, ranch, or property, homesteading laws may require you to have warning signs. Here is a breakdown of: What landowners need to know about warning signs on their property,  When a homestead, farm, ranch, etc., needs to have warning […]

Listen up horse owners! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the law. Because at the end of the day, owning a horse should bring you joy, not liability!

As an equine attorney who has been riding horses for 30 years, I know all too well that horses can provide an indescribable amount of joy. At the same time, they’re large animals, and accidents can happen. Just last month, my beloved horse I’ve had for 20+ years stepped just a little too far to the left, and broke my foot.